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Arrest Attempt and Death

When
15 December 1890
Where
Standing Rock Agency
Part of
Sitting Bull killed by Indian police at Standing Rock

Indian agency police attempted to arrest Sitting Bull at his house on December 15, 1890, fearing his role in the Ghost Dance movement.

Around 5:30 a.m., 39 police officers and four volunteers approached Sitting Bull's house. A struggle ensued between Sitting Bull's followers and the police. Sitting Bull was shot in the chest and head by policemen Lieutenant Bull Head and Red Tomahawk after police were fired upon.

Sources

  1. Sitting Bull Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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